BERLIN (AP) — Center-right opposition leader Friedrich Merz claims victory in Germany's national election.

German voters cast their ballots in Sunday’s election, with opposition leader Friedrich Merz claiming victory. Exit polls ...

The conservatives’ expected victory comes despite a historically strong showing by the far-right Alternative for Germany, or ...

Centre-right opposition leader Friedrich Merz’s conservative bloc emerged as the frontrunner in Germany’s national election ...

This important election has galvanised voters, and campaigning resumed on Saturday evening with a final discussion on ...

Germany’s conservatives won Sunday’s elections, with their leader Friedrich Merz set to become the next chancellor, followed ...

Exit polls show Friedrich Merz's conservatives leading in Germany's election, with concerns over far-right party strength and ...

Centre-right opposition leader Friedrich Merz claimed victory in Germany’s national election on Sunday after exit polls ...

Germany’s conservative CDU/CSU bloc won the national election, with Friedrich Merz likely to become chancellor. The far-right ...

Far right comes second, getting best result in a postwar national vote in Germany, sending shock waves across Europe.